Facts about Cyprus
| Area: | 9,251 sq km |
| Capital: | Nicosia |
| Language: | Greek, Turkish |
| Currency: | Euro |
| Turkish Lira | |
| Population: | 784,301 |
| Coastline: | 648 sq km |
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Cyprus Nature/Flora
Wildlife
The variety of wildlife in Cyprus is low,
but there are still many interesting species to be seen, such
as those of mammals and insects.
There are many lizards in Cyprus, they are mostly shy creatures
and choose under-populated sites as their habitat.
Snakes live in the Kyrenia mountain range. They hibernate
during winter and you will find them in the long grass or
basking in the sun in the days of summer and spring. Most
species are harmless and will quickly slither off when they
are aware of someone approaching.
Birdlife
Cyprus serves as a staging post for migrating birds flying between Europe and the Nile Delta. Hundreds of thousands of birds pass through the island in autumn and spring. There are many watching sites in Cyprus and the number of species during both seasons is high.
Fish
The clear waters around the island are
home for almost two hundred different fish species.
Enormous sharks and rays are seen in the deep waters far away
from the shores. The flying fish (Cheilopogon heterurus) is
also observed at a safe distance off the shores. The red and
grey mullet, sea bream, octopus, sole and squid are the main
types caught and eaten.
Wild Donkeys
In the Karpaz National Park area (Pan handle) there are live donkeys which roam wild.
Flora
There is a wide variety of flora in Cyprus and it changes throughout the seasons. Undoubtedly spring is the time for anyone who wants to see the most prolific color and greatest variety. However, there are wildflowers that continue flowering well into May and June.
Cypurs Olive Tree Rescuer
